In 1930, my greatgrandparents purchased a beautiful farm in Bradford County, PA, in a little hamlet called French Azilum. In the summer, we spent time there, resting, breathing in the fresh air, enjoying the wild flowers, the bright stars and planets on a clear moonlit night, and swimming in the Susquehanna River. If gas drilling is allowed to continue, Bradford County and all of Pennsylvania will be forever changed, ruined beyond repair.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Friday, January 24, 2014
Doug McLinko Tells It Like It Isn't: He's Proud That Bradford County Is Being Destroyed
Published on Jan 23, 2014 Doug McLinko Bradford County Commisioner testifies at the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) hearing in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on Jan.13, 2014 during public comment period concerning proposed revisions of Oil and Gas regulations.
Read the reader comments (scroll down below video). This man is not telling the truth in my opinion. Ask Max Chilson how wonderful gas drilling has been for him in French Azilum. Or farmer Carol French. Or David Bohlander of Wyalusing, PA. Doug McLinko is benefiting personally from gas drilling. He is leased. My family owns unleased property in French Azilum (Bradford County), and I can assure you there is another side to this story. Example: Farm animals are dying and being born deformed, and farmers can't find customers for their organic produce. That's just the tip of a gigantic iceberg.
Other blog posts:
http://dearsusquehanna.blogspot.com/2011/02/doug-mclinko-everythings-comin-up-roses.html
http://dearsusquehanna.blogspot.com/2009/06/mclinko-goes-klunk-again.html
http://dearsusquehanna.blogspot.com/2012/10/bradford-county-farmer-what-happened-to.html
http://dearsusquehanna.blogspot.com/2013/01/drilling-gas-wells-affects-dairy.html
http://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2014/01/13/pa-dep-seeks-input-on-overhaul-of-drilling-regulations/
Truthiness can kill!
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
The Ethics of Fracking
Published on Jan 14, 2014
A film by Scott Cannon http://www.gdacoalition.org
This film explores the ethics of fracking though different professional and religious backgrounds. It also takes a look at the deceiving advertising the gas industry heavily relies on. It is for educational purposes only. If any groups would like a DVD or to host a screening of the film, they can request one by email at videoinnovation@epix.net
Acknowledgements for their participation in the film:
Bernard G. Prusak - Associate Professor of Philosophy and Director of the McGowan Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility at King's College
Congressman Matt Cartwright - Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District
Brother David Andrews, C.S.C. - Senior Representative of Food & Water Watch
Rabbi Mordechai Liebling - Director of the Social Justice Organizing Program at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
Marleen A. Troy, Ph. D. - Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering, Wilkes University
Dr. Alfonso Rodriguez, MD - Nephrologists, President of the Gas Drilling Awareness Coalition
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Disney Promotes Fossil Fuel Fracking To Kids
Dory Hippauf writes:
"Yep, Disney has jumped on the fracking hype and joined with the Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA) to promote fossil fuel fracking to kids and make it fun!"
Read more here.
I am suggesting that Disney open a new park in Disney World, dedicated to fun with ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ENERGY. The possibilities are endless. Why not use the money for the good of the planet and our health? Good or evil? Which will it be? The power of Disney is incredible. What an opportunity!
"Yep, Disney has jumped on the fracking hype and joined with the Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA) to promote fossil fuel fracking to kids and make it fun!"
Read more here.
I am suggesting that Disney open a new park in Disney World, dedicated to fun with ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ENERGY. The possibilities are endless. Why not use the money for the good of the planet and our health? Good or evil? Which will it be? The power of Disney is incredible. What an opportunity!